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Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story (2025)

Documentary · History

On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed the North Sea oil platform Piper Alpha, killing 167 men. With dramatic testimony and emotional interviews, this is the minute-by-minute story of that night and the search for truth.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (58 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 matches the IMDb rating
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.90 avg 3 episodes 8.3 → 7.7 59 min avg

Declining

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Golden Ticket	8.3	7
2	Dark Cloud Over Aberdeen	7.7	7
3	The Perfect Storm	7.7	7